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AP Computer Science Principles
New Course Launching in Fall 2016

Answer 1

AP Computer Science Principles introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world. With a unique focus on creative problem solving and real-world applications, AP Computer Science Principles prepares students for college and career.

Details here: https://advancesinap.collegeboard.org/stem/computer-science-principles

Curriculum: https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/digitalServices/pdf/ap/ap-computer-science-principles-curriculum-framework.pdf

Answer 2

Two AP Computer Science Courses

With the launch of AP Computer Science Principles in the 2016-17 academic year, AP will offer two computer science courses — AP Computer Science A and AP Computer Science Principles. Students can take the courses in any order.

Currently one of the fastest growing AP courses, AP Computer Science A focuses on computing skills related to programming in Java. The new AP Computer Science Principles course will complement AP Computer Science A by teaching the foundational concepts of computer science as it aims to broaden participation in the study of computer science.

Answer 3

https://advancesinap.collegeboard.org/stem/computer-science-principles/course-details